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Politician · TD · 34th Dáil

Mary Butler

Fianna Fáil

Constituency / panel
Waterford
Membership
2024-11-29 → current
Office
Minister of State at the Department of the Taoiseach with special responsibility as Government Chief Whip; and the Department of Health with responsibility for Mental Health (2025-01-23 → current)
Committees
6 current — Committee on Parliamentary Privileges and Oversight (Dáil Éireann); Committee on Remit Oversight (Dáil Éireann); …
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Declared items
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CRO-matched interests
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Awards to declared companies
2264
Lobbying returns
Reports for 2017–2025 (party) and 2020–2022 (members)
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SIPO donation records
414 of 422 divisions
98%
Vote participation

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Lobbying returns

Returns filed on the Register of Lobbying, newest first, with the policy area and intended results as the lobbyist published them.

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Register of Lobbying2024-05-21

Lobbying return by The Alzheimer Society of Ireland

Health
Intended results

Support for the upcoming Pre-Budget Submission 2025 campaign and securing a future formal meeting with Minister Butler and the wider ASI team to discuss the Pre-Budget Submission campaign.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "The Alzheimer Society of Ireland" equals CRO name "THE ALZHEIMER SOCIETY OF IRELAND" (CRO 102700) after normalising legal forms such as Ltd = Limited. No other CRO company has this name. Names can be shared, so compare the address and dates on the CRO record.

Register of Lobbying2024-05-21

Lobbying return by Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm

Health
Intended results

To demonstrate a majority in both Houses of the Oireachtas support the reports full implementation

Register of Lobbying2024-05-21

Lobbying return by Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm

Health
Intended results

Promoting equality and accessibility for Autistic people Improving accessibility to the political process for Autistic people

Register of Lobbying2024-05-20

Lobbying return by Mental Health Reform

Health
Intended results

Inclusion of of the Mental Health (Amendment) Bill 202X/2024 in the Spring 2024 legislative programme

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Mental Health Reform" equals CRO name "MENTAL HEALTH REFORM" (CRO 506850) after normalising legal forms such as Ltd = Limited. No other CRO company has this name. Names can be shared, so compare the address and dates on the CRO record.

Register of Lobbying2024-05-20

Lobbying return by Mental Health Reform

Health
Intended results

1) Increased funding for the mental health system to continue the progression of the national policy 'Sharing the Vision' (e.g budget allocations for new developments). 2) Draft Bill to reform the 2001 Mental Health Act included in the Spring/Summer Legislative Programme 2024.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Mental Health Reform" equals CRO name "MENTAL HEALTH REFORM" (CRO 506850) after normalising legal forms such as Ltd = Limited. No other CRO company has this name. Names can be shared, so compare the address and dates on the CRO record.

Register of Lobbying2024-05-20

Lobbying return by Transgender Equality Network Ireland

Justice and Equality
Intended results

We intended to inform politicians of the realities of trans people's lives in Ireland. In particular, we wanted to highlight the issues relating to Gender Affirming Care, and to educate them on possible alternative models of care.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Transgender Equality Network Ireland" has no legal form. "TRANSGENDER EQUALITY NETWORK IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 481106) is the only CRO company with that name plus any legal form (Limited, DAC, UC, CLG, PLC or Teoranta). Confirm against the CRO record before relying on it.

Register of Lobbying2024-05-20

Lobbying return by CHILDREN'S RIGHTS ALLIANCE - REPUBLIC OF IRELAND LIMITED

Children and Youth Affairs
Intended results

Implementation of relevant Report Card 2024 recommendations including the introduction measures to address the high numbers of children waiting for mental health services.::Implementation of relevant Report Card 2024 recommendations including policy measures to support children…

Register of Lobbying2024-05-20

Lobbying return by Waterford Chamber of Commerce

Sports and Recreation
Intended results

Waterford and South East Councillors and Elected Representatives to ask Government to support the South East application to host the World Rally Championship.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Waterford Chamber of Commerce" equals CRO name "WATERFORD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE" (CRO 130123) after normalising legal forms such as Ltd = Limited. No other CRO company has this name. Names can be shared, so compare the address and dates on the CRO record.

Register of Lobbying2024-05-20

Lobbying return by Waterford Chamber of Commerce

Education and Training
Intended results

Assistance in securing school places for the children of a senior executive of a Waterford business.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Waterford Chamber of Commerce" equals CRO name "WATERFORD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE" (CRO 130123) after normalising legal forms such as Ltd = Limited. No other CRO company has this name. Names can be shared, so compare the address and dates on the CRO record.

Register of Lobbying2024-05-20

Lobbying return by Waterford Chamber of Commerce

Education and Training
Intended results

Use part of the National Training Fund to provide training to parents of neuro-diverse children.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Waterford Chamber of Commerce" equals CRO name "WATERFORD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE" (CRO 130123) after normalising legal forms such as Ltd = Limited. No other CRO company has this name. Names can be shared, so compare the address and dates on the CRO record.

Register of Lobbying2024-05-20

Lobbying return by Irish Hospital Consultants Association

Health
Intended results

To address Consultant Psychiatrists’ concerns on aspects of specific sections within the Heads of Bill to amend the Mental Health Act 2022

Register of Lobbying2024-05-20

Lobbying return by Hanover Media Strategy Limited

Health
Intended results

To raise awareness of Ireland's current preparedness for the influenza season 2024/2025 and discuss the burden of influenza in Ireland, particularly focusing on the over 65s population, while also examining public health prevention strategies, disease awareness, vaccination…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Hanover Media Strategy Limited" equals CRO name "HANOVER MEDIA STRATEGY LIMITED" (CRO 596029) after normalising legal forms such as Ltd = Limited. No other CRO company has this name. Names can be shared, so compare the address and dates on the CRO record.

Register of Lobbying2024-05-20

Lobbying return by College of Psychiatrists of Ireland

Health
Intended results

Inform the Minister and MH unit department officials of the essential elements and outline of the proposal. Full document with detail and explanation of proposed structures to be provided when complete.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "College of Psychiatrists of Ireland" equals CRO name "COLLEGE OF PSYCHIATRISTS OF IRELAND" (CRO 644454) after normalising legal forms such as Ltd = Limited. No other CRO company has this name. Names can be shared, so compare the address and dates on the CRO record.

Register of Lobbying2024-05-20

Lobbying return by College of Psychiatrists of Ireland

Health
Intended results

To discuss areas of mutual interest and concern which included older age groups, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS), men’s mental health and legislation particularly the awaited Bill of a revised Mental Health Act.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "College of Psychiatrists of Ireland" equals CRO name "COLLEGE OF PSYCHIATRISTS OF IRELAND" (CRO 644454) after normalising legal forms such as Ltd = Limited. No other CRO company has this name. Names can be shared, so compare the address and dates on the CRO record.